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Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited, headquartered in Great Britain, is a prominent player in the financial intermediation services sector, specifically excluding insurance and pension funding services. Founded in 1995, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a trusted provider of banking and financial solutions across the UK.
Virgin Money offers a diverse range of core products, including personal and business banking services, savings accounts, and credit cards, distinguished by their customer-centric approach and innovative features. The company has achieved notable milestones, such as its successful IPO in 2014 and subsequent expansion into various financial markets.
With a strong market position, Virgin Money is recognised for its commitment to transparency and ethical banking practices, making it a preferred choice for consumers seeking reliable financial services.
+24 vs industry average
Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited’s score of 61 is higher than 74% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Financial Intermediation has below-average carbon intensity
The Financial Intermediation industry has reduced its overall emissions by 33% since 2018
No reported emissions data is available for Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited yet.
Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited, a GB-based financial intermediation services company, has not publicly disclosed its Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 carbon emissions for recent years.
However, the company has set a near-term net-zero target for all scopes by 2025, with a target year of 2023. This net-zero commitment is cascaded from its ultimate parent through the corporate family relationship.
Regarding historical emissions intensity, for 2017, the GHG emissions per average Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) were approximately 2,500 kg CO2e. In 2016, this figure was about 2,660 kg CO2e per average FTE.
It is important to note that Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited's SBTi targets and commitment to the RTZ initiative are cascaded from Clydesdale Bank PLC, which serves as the source organization at cascade level 1. Performance data for Virgin Money Holdings (UK) Limited is cascaded from Virgin Money UK PLC, which is at cascade level 2.
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.


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